Cyber safety in and beyond the classroom

Cyber safety refers to the responsible use of technology and includes issues of gaming addiction. This includes the issues of safety around the internet - cyber bullying, identity theft, sexting, etc. You need to be aware of the some of the significant issues around the increasing use of technology by students and your own safe use of platforms such as Facebook or Instagram.

Watch the clips above that deal with issues such as your digital tattoo and cyber safety.

The following resources can be used in the classroom for raising awareness with students about the importance of cyber-safety.

Cybersmart - excellent resources and links developed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority
More Cybersmart links - further links
Safe Schools Hub - There is an online module that you can do to enrich your understanding regarding this significant issue. There is one for pre-service teachers - Professional learning module
Digital Citizenship - resources and activities
Cybersmart resources - resources for teachers
Bullying No Way - National Safe Schools Framework
Curriculum resources - excellent resources and information
Netsafe - New Zealand government resources and excellent information, such as a guide for using Facebook safely - see below
Victorian Education Department - information and resources developed by the Victorian Education Department
Computer gaming addiction - Catalyst segment on gaming addiction